Full moon?

Jetty Jay · 11-02-2009, 07:33 AM

Is it just me or does the bite slow down during full moon. I never seem to do well during the full moon. I usually do not even bother fishing during those times.

aftergolf · 11-02-2009, 07:36 AM

In my experience, the full moon bite offshore is very late in the afternoon. My theory is if it is a clear night the fish feed all night instead of first thing in the morning. Also take a look at the solunar tables with a full moon. The bite time is usually in the late afternoon and it is not usually a good day in terms of ratings.

allwhet · 11-02-2009, 04:12 PM

Jay, Check PM,thanks

85okhai · 11-02-2009, 04:41 PM

they usually say the bite is slow 3days before and after full moon

FishizzleTackle · 11-02-2009, 05:02 PM

Same here! We've never had much success on fishing the full moon. Always have heard and followed the same thing of the fish do eat at dusk to pre-dawn on the full moon. The later afternoon bite usually picks up though, guessing that they're ready to feed again.

jeffro22 · 11-03-2009, 05:19 PM

Full moon fishing is always slower. The fish can see and feed at night and aren't as active when the sun comes up

Jetty Jay · 11-04-2009, 08:34 AM

The bite even dries up in my pond during the full moon. But the water is cooling this time of year and the bass are probably sluggish as well. I caught one five pounder, but fished three hours and that was the one and only hit. I think I will wait a few days before I go back out offshore.~JJ~